1836 Laughing gas, Nitrous dioxide
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1836 Laughing gas, Nitrous dioxide
" Laughing Gas" From " The Anniversary of the Literary Fun (1836) by Thomas Hood, published by Baily and Co, Cornhill. Humphrey Davey examined Nitrous Oxide and published his results in " Researches Chemical and Philosophical" (1800). Davy noted that it had an analgesic effect and had potential to be used for surgical operations. Despite that laughing gas was not used for a dental operation until 1844 - instead it was used as a recreational drug at " laughing gas parties" among the upper classes
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© This image is Paul D. Stewart 2009. Do not reproduce without permission of the photographer at Stewartpauld@aol.com
Analgesic Anesthesia Black And White Caricature Cartoon Charles Darwin Darwin Death Drugs Georgian Humphry Davy Laughing Gas Nitrous Oxide Surgery Victorian Mono Chrome
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the 19th century, where a significant scientific discovery was about to revolutionize medicine. The image depicts an illustration from "The Anniversary of the Literary Fun" by Thomas Hood, published in 1836. In this artwork, we witness the exploration of Nitrous Dioxide, famously known as "Laughing Gas" by Humphry Davy. Davy's groundbreaking research on Nitrous Oxide was documented in his publication "Researches Chemical and Philosophical" in 1800. He astutely observed its analgesic properties and recognized its potential for use in surgical operations. However, it wasn't until 1844 that laughing gas found its way into dental procedures; prior to that, it became popular among the upper classes as a recreational drug at extravagant "laughing gas parties". This monochrome cartoon captures not only the essence of scientific curiosity but also hints at society's fascination with this newfound substance. Amongst these caricatured individuals is Charles Darwin himself, symbolizing how such discoveries influenced even great minds of the time. Paul D. Stewart's artistry brings life to this historical moment when science intersected with human experience. It serves as a reminder of our relentless pursuit for knowledge and how one breakthrough can shape an entire era.
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